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How does the Apple Watch connect to your I-Phone?

How does the Apple Watch connect to your I-Phone? I have Hearing Aids that are connected to my I-Phone via Bluetooth. Can I connect my Apple Watch at the same time?

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 17, 2022 2:42 PM

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User profile for user: Dah•veed
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Posted on Aug 17, 2022 4:40 PM

The watch uses both BT and WIFI.


Multiple BT devices can connect to an iPhone at the same time.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.5; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.7; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.6; HomePods, audioOS 15.5.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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User profile for user: Dah•veed
Dah•veed
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Aug 17, 2022 4:40 PM in response to birdnlarry

The watch uses both BT and WIFI.


Multiple BT devices can connect to an iPhone at the same time.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.5; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.7; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.6; HomePods, audioOS 15.5.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Aug 18, 2022 4:55 AM in response to Dah•veed

When My Oticon hearing aids are connected to my Phone 12 with IOS 15.6 there is no problem with phone calls or music being directed to them. As soon as I connect BT to Bose headphones the connection is lost to the aids. I am seriously considering an Apple Watch. Would I be able to utilize the watch for communication with my hearing aids?

Thanks in advance for any insight into this situation.

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User profile for user: Carol B.
Carol B.
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Aug 18, 2022 6:00 AM in response to birdnlarry

In order to connect my husband’s hearing aids to his iPhone, he has to go into Settings > Accessibility > Hearing Devices. These options do not exist on the Apple Watch. I believe this means the answer is no, you cannot connect your hearing aids to an Apple Watch rather than an iPhone. But you should check with the seller of your hearing aids to be sure.

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